Mysterious Awakening

Chapter 348: 347 Coordination and Change

Hearing Yang Jian’s almost unreasonable demand, Luo Su Yi’s face immediately darkened.

Lin Luomei also looked at him with some unease and doubt.

Not wanting the person, only the ghost?

Such a request was very special, but after some careful thought, it also gave one an inexplicable sense of fear.

Did Yang Jian mean to kill Lin Luomei and forcibly take over the ghost she controlled, or was he planning to directly find a way to strip it away?

Either way, Lin Luomei’s safety was hard to guarantee.

"Yang Jian, don’t you think you’re going a bit too far? Although we are no match for you, we are still members of the supernatural forum. If you really offend us, I’m afraid it won’t be easy for you to end this,” Luo Su Yi said, trying to be tough, but his lack of confidence made him seem weak and unconvincing.

"That’s right, if you’re capable, why don’t you solve the supernatural incident in City Z? What kind of skill is it to bully a girl here?” Huang Fei also mustered up the courage to speak.

Because they all knew very well that if Yang Jian really decided to make a move, it would be very difficult for them to walk out of this house alive.

"You don’t need to provoke me, I’m not like those hot-blooded youths,” Yang Jian glanced at them: “In the face of supernatural incidents, I will make full use of all the resources at my disposal. I will act with the ferocity of a lion hunting a rabbit, never underestimating my prey, but that thing cannot even be considered a rabbit, and I have not yet become a lion.”

"So, whether you like it or not, you will have to help me. If you refuse, that’s fine too, but don’t speak to me, tell them.”

Having said that, he placed a satellite positioning phone on the coffee table.

The entire conversation was public, with someone at headquarters monitoring the content of this call.

At that moment, a somewhat annoyed voice came from the phone, “Luo Su Yi, I don’t care whether you are a member of the supernatural forum or not, or whether you’re willing to help. As long as you are still in City Z, still in Asia, you must obey our requisition. Besides, I asked you to come help. Are you trying to brush me off now?”

"Do you have any idea how many innocent citizens are being sacrificed in City Z every night? Headquarters strongly supports Yang Jian’s action plan. If you refuse outright, I will immediately suggest to headquarters to authorize Yang Jian’s special handling of the matter, consequences be damned. I’ve said my piece. Yang Jian, you take it from here. Headquarters has no particular demands. We only hope you can resolve the City Z incident as quickly as possible.”

"Damn.”

Luo Su Yi couldn’t help swearing in his mind after hearing Zhao Jianguo’s voice.

Yang Jian calmly turned off the communication and then said, “Sometimes, it’s good to work for headquarters. At least you can count on cooperation from all sides during operations. There’s no need for reasons or even permissions; a single phone call is all it takes to get clearance. You’ve heard what Zhao Jianguo said.”

"If you’re not willing to help, I can dispose of you legally and reasonably. After all, most civilian ghost controllers are like potential bombs that could go off at any time. Dealing with you in advance might not be such a bad thing.”

"Is it worth it for someone like you to work so diligently on behalf of headquarters?”

Luo Su Yi struggled to speak, only managing to say, “With your abilities, wherever you go you would be treated with the highest regard. Why get yourself involved in these supernatural events willingly?”

Yang Jian thought about it seriously and then replied, “From the day I became a ghost controller, my path was no longer my own to choose. It is a dead-end that cannot be turned back from and can only be followed forward. The attitude you mention, of self-comfort and not caring about disasters after death, is actually avoidance.”

"But avoidance is never the solution. Look at you all, having been ghost controllers longer than I have. But what’s the result? Nothing more than three little mice scurrying and hiding, not even addressing the issue of your own ghosts’ resurgence. This path leads only to death.”

"Of course, I don’t believe that your way of survival is wrong. After all, to enjoy oneself before dying is already a luxury for most people. But I won’t do that, which is why I am here today.”

"So, Lin Luomei, are you willing to come with me?”

After speaking, he didn’t wait for Luo Su Yi’s answer; instead, he turned his gaze directly to Lin Luomei.

Lin Luomei’s face showed conflicting emotions as she looked at Luo Su Yi with eyes seeking guidance. Yet Luo Su Yi was silent, unsure of how to answer Yang Jian, and when she looked at Huang Fei, he also chose silence.

This time, Yang Jian’s visit was not only to show his personal dominance but was also indicative of headquarters’ stance.

If they refuse to cooperate with Yang Jian’s plan, they could be dealt with legally and justifiably today. No one would come to their rescue, nor would anyone dare to risk a complete fallout with headquarters by trying to clarify the situation.

In the face of supernatural incidents, headquarters would not back down a single step, and no negotiations would be tolerated.

So, from the moment Yang Jian appeared, the answer was already predestined.

"I’ll go with you.” Lin Luomei didn’t speak out loud; instead, her phone’s speaker emitted the sound to replace her voice.

However, her expression was filled with panic and unease because she also knew that once involved in a supernatural event, there was a high possibility of dying right there, especially since even Yang Jian couldn’t easily resolve this particular paranormal occurrence.

"Very well, then let’s go. If things are resolved smoothly and you manage to survive, I won’t let your help go unrewarded,” Yang Jian stood up, ready to set off immediately, unwilling to waste the night and let the situation deteriorate.

Lin Luomei silently walked over, ready to leave with Yang Jian.

"Wait, wait a moment.” At this time, Luo Su Yi gritted his teeth and said, “I’m going too.”

"I don’t need your cooperation,” Yang Jian glanced at him and said curtly.

Luo Su Yi replied, “I didn’t say I’d cooperate with you. I’m going to protect her. She’s my teammate, and I can’t just watch her face danger. This event is very exceptional, I’m well aware of that, otherwise, you wouldn’t be here seeking help. You might not need my help, but she does.”

Lin Luomei had only controlled a ghost, and the possibility of directly stimulating a malicious ghost to awaken if attacked was very high, so having someone to protect her would significantly increase her chances of survival.

After thinking for a moment, Yang Jian said, “If you’re willing to come, I don’t mind, but only on the condition that you have the ability to keep her safe. Just don’t get her killed because of your own failings.”

Luo Su Yi understood what Yang Jian meant. If he went to protect Lin Luomei, she wouldn’t receive any care from Yang Jian, and he would be fully responsible for her safety.

"Don’t worry, I have that much confidence,” he said earnestly.

"Good,” Yang Jian nodded.

The only remaining person, a middle-aged man around thirty named Huang Fei, said at this moment, “Since you’re both going, count me in as well. It’s more reassuring to act with three of us together.”

"No, Huang Fei, you stay here. It’ll be fine if I go. If something happens to us, at least someone should survive,” Luo Su Yi immediately refused, “Don’t forget our agreement: One of us three must make it out alive.”

Upon hearing this, Huang Fei fell silent and resignedly sat back down, having just stood up.

Yang Jian glanced at him, then without further delay, he used the powers of the Ghost Domain to vanish from the suburban mansion with Luo Su Yi and Lin Luomei.

When they reappeared, the three had already arrived at the temporary shelter they’d been at before.

"Rest for now. We start the operation at eight in the morning. Remember, it’s best not to contact anyone before then. That ghost has secretly altered the memories of many people, turning them into Ghost Slaves. Right now, trust no one but me; this is for your safety,” Yang Jian cautioned them before returning to his tent to rest.

Immediately, the staff arranged for Lin Luomei and Luo Su Yi to rest in another tent.

In the day and night since arriving in Z City, Yang Jian’s progress hadn’t been smooth, but he was already starting to prepare for the second phase of the operation.

And it was around two or three in the early hours of the morning.

At the special ward in Z City’s Third Hospital.

This place was guarded around the clock by protective personnel, with medical staff on shift duty as well.

Tong Qian still lay unconscious on the hospital bed. According to the previous diagnosis, if no miracle took place, she’d likely be paralyzed and bedridden for life.

However, this prognosis now seemed different from what was expected.

Tong Qian, previously in a comatose state, suddenly opened her eyes without anyone knowing when.

Her eyes were hollow, lifeless, staring straight at the hospital’s ceiling without blinking once, eerily abnormal.

This state didn’t last long. Tong Qian’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a professional-like forced smile, unnervingly stiff, devoid of any emotion. Paired with those hollow eyes, it was just like the Ghost Face with a smile previously on the back of her head.

Tong Qian’s change went unnoticed by everyone, with no one discovering it.

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